20+ Nature Inspired Autumn Kids Crafts

So much inspiration for crafts can be gained from the nature around us and the changing of the seasons. This time of year in particular, there is a wealth of inspiration and materials for nature inspired Autumn Kids Crafts.

We love to get out and about in the Autumn, and pick berries and go on scavenger hunts to collect nature’s treasures for our next project.  So if you would like some inspiration, check out these 20+ fab Nature Inspired Autumn Kids Crafts, or pin it for later.

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Go Forth and Forage!

Autumn is the time to find conkers, acorns, pine cones and many other types of seeds and fruits that have fallen from the trees. When I was a child, I used to love making acorn people, and we have had great fun this year making some acorn and conker creatures with what we’ve collected with a little help from my glue gun.

Acorn and Conker Creatures by Blissful Domestication

I also love turning pine cones into animals and later in the year into Christmas decorations.  We have just made these cute little pine cone hedgehogs and some other Autumn animals with the addition of some oven baked clay, and I think they’re adorable!

Pine Cone Hedgehogs by Blissful Domestication

Autumn Pine Cone Animals by Blissful Domestication

You can also use what you find and forage as means to paint with, and here are some great ideas for younger children.

Apple painting by Messy Little Monster

Autumn Process Art by The Ladybirds Adventures

Painting with Leaves by School Runs and Shopping Trolleys

All the Leaves are Brown

As Autumn arrives, the leaves start to fall in array of beautiful colours and shapes. Collecting leaves is  something children of all ages can enjoy. There are lots of leaf art ideas here to give you some inspiration on what to do with them once you’ve collected them.

Squirrel Leaf Collage by Blissful Domestication

Leaf Hedgehog by Mummies Waiting

Leaf People by Bear and the Fox

Leaf latern by Digital Motherhood

Leaf Rubbings by Craft Learn and Play

Autumn Leaf People by Thimble and Twig

Leaf Prints by Growing Family

Forest Fairy Wings and Leaf Crown by Daisies and Pie

Air Dried Clay Leaves by Craft Invaders

Don’t Forget the Trees

Tress can also provide some great inspiration for some Autumn Kids crafts.  The bark of different trees can be quite varied and interesting and make great bark rubbings.

Bark rubbing by Blissful Domestication

Sticks and twigs can also be collected and used in a number of projects. We made this autumn Bonfire night collage last year with twigs and leaves.

Bonfire Night Collage by Blissful Domestication

Don’t Let the Weather Stop You

If the weather is cold and miserable, and you want to stay snuggled up indoors rather than venturing out, there are still some great nature inspired Autumn Kid’s crafts you can do without setting foot outside your door!

Bread Hedgehogs by Craft with Cartwright

Autumn Leaves Suncatcher by Lukeosauras and Me

Acorn Suncatcher by The Gingerbread House

Leaf Suncatchers by Mummy Cat Notes

So what do you think of this collection of nature inspired Autumn Kids crafts? Has it inspired you to get your craft on? I’d love to hear what Autumn crafts you enjoy doing with your little ones in the comments.

Kerry x